Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

A chairlift called Paradise Express Lift

Intermediate and Advanced Crested Butte Skiing from Paradise Express Lift

Written on November 19, 2024. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Some of the best intermediate and advanced Crested Butte skiing is off the Paradise Express Lift. Paradise Express, one of the longest lifts at Crested Butte, offers a wide range of terrain options...

Things to do in Gothic

Written on September 20, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit, Winter.

There are many exciting things to do in Gothic, Colorado, from hiking scenic trails to exploring the area’s rich history. History buffs, science aficionados and outdoor lovers can find something to...

A person mountain biking on a trail at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. Hartman Rocks is a mountain biking mecca in the Gunnison Valley

Gunnison vs. Sedona Mountain Biking

Written on April 19, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Are you considering Gunnison vs Sedona for a mountain biking trip? Both destinations offer desert riding, have public lands to explore and many trails to ride. You probably have some questions about...

A person skis down a gentle slope. Painter Boy lift serves mostly easy terrain at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Crested Butte Beginner Skiing Guide

Written on February 21, 2024. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Looking for easy ski runs at Crested Butte Mountain Resort? Although Crested Butte is famous for its extreme terrain, easy ski trails at Crested Butte make up 14% of the mountain’s terrain. This Crested...

Looking down a steep ski slope with rocks and trees. A skier skis through powder.

Skiing Crested Butte Extremes from the High Lift

Written on February 13, 2024. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Skiing Crested Butte extremes from the High Lift will get you into some of the resort’s steepest and most scenic terrain. As the name suggests, it’s also the highest-altitude lift at Crested Butte,...

Crested Butte Vs. Monarch Mountain

Written on December 19, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

If you’re planning a ski trip to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, you might be wondering if you should ski at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) or Monarch Mountain. CBMR is located in the Gunnison...

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